I am 'Steadfast' in my enjoyment of your channel. I am subscribed to several boat refit channels both foreign and domestic. Currently I live in Pahrump, Nevada not far from 'Area 51'.
I have to admit I haven't been the most steadfast viewer over the years, primarily be3cuase I just found your channel in the last few weeks. But I must say, I thoroughly enjoy your boating acumen and craftsmanship. Its inspiring and I steadfastly promise to be a loyal viewer from now on. God Bless You Geordie and I look forward to the next project! Skoal!
Peter. My 13 yo daughter steadfastly refuses to give me back my T shirt you gifted a long time ago she loves it so much and it’s green and matches her schoolhouse colours. She’s doing her bit to promote your great shows. Thanks
Steadfast work peter. As always. If you make an upmarket version you may be mindful of scratching it which defeats the object. But by all means fill your boots☝️👍
Peter, a possible suggestion for quick mounting the vise… mount it on a piece of plywood with countersunk bolt heads underneath. Make the piece of plywood just big enough so that when you need to use the vise, you can easily clamp the board on to the bench top.
I bolted my anvil vice.. it has a pivot base, average household size.. to a lump of Oak that I had in the firewood pile.. its about 2' x 1' x 1' with a cutout slope so I can turn the handle.. it's reasonably heavy but I will be adding cutouts for clamps.. I use it outside especially when hammering metal etc as I live on a similar size boat.
As usual, a very nice piece of audio and video presentation! When screwing “end-on” into plywood, my family adds piece of solid wood- 1 x 2, 2 x 2 or 1 x 1 as a corner brace. We also place the plywood so that the company/industry stains/knots are “hidden” away from the working surface. Despite my questionable personal values, I also have three vices in my garage and workshop!
One tip on the vise attachment. I use 1/4" anchor nuts (the ones with a couple points that dig into the wood on the bottom) for my vise mounting on my workbench. I actually have a couple of spots that I can put the vise with them. That way I simply use my cordless drill with a Robertson bit in it to attach/detach...... and I don't lose the wing nuts as frequently. Next you'll be looking for where to temporarily mount a smaller version when out crusing! I always wished I'd built a better workbench solution on our sailboat when we were out cruising. In hindsight, 3 years of temporary tables in the cockpit and engine room wasn't the best solution. But make sure it doesn't hold you up from 'getting out there'! I can see it's getting closer!
Love your vision Peter ! You never seize to amaze me ! You can also use your bench as a stand-up bar or add some flip up stools somehow and still be able to walk through the transom to your dinghy . Either way I am sure you will appreciate having the outside work bench . I can't believe you haven't put something through a wheelhouse window yet considering all the work that you have done in there . Great addition to your Monk !
To quote our Islamic brothers, "Steadfastness is the essence of miracles". Keep at it, Peter, and this old boat will one day be the gem you know it can be.
I built a island work bench / kitchen on the back mid deck of our boat out of ( scrap ) semi-matching stainless steel commercial kitchen under counter fridges and wine coolers ( with refrigeration units removed = gaskets heavy hinge stainless steel storage cabinets with doors, tool storage, materials storage waterproof and even insulated, etc.
I am a steadfast fan of good work benches. Lots of work holding capabilities is what I really like. Good light is also a plus which being outside should make yours great.
I was betting that something would go in the water during that build but alas I was wrong. I'm a steadfast viewer and love your work. Cheers from Downunder.
Are you going to build some kind of cover for it, so it doesn't get weathered, etc? I guess you could enclose the back, but that would probably defeat the purpose of having an open area there. I liked how you used the straps to keep it in place. Your creativeness is steadfast (as if our appreciation of your channel)
I have a vice, I have a vice, 21:49 ~ Ok it's at this point I'm trying to guess the word of the week 🤔~ surely it had to be vice - and that vice is ..... drumroll..... beer! or is it power tools or boats hmmm more thought required. I guess I'll have to wait till the end dang it. I've been benched! hahaha - OK so now I'm back to watching and waiting..... steadfast??? that's the word of the week? How on earth am I going to use steadfast in this sentence? Oh wait I already did... Ok well cool, thanks Peter I really like that steadfast bench and I am sure that it will give many seasons of steadfast performance even though it's not mahogany!
Although pricier your inverter problem showed why I prefer battery power tools on the boat. Hold steadfast through winters last gasp and we'll have cruising season soon.
Well done Peter, we will, likewise, be steadfast in our loyalty to your channel. I have found that a simple pad of rubber under my vise stops the shocks from transferring to the supporting structure. Be well, cheers, Darryl
On your steadfast steady bench instead of hanger bolts you might consider using hinges as corner fasteners to fold to stow (keeps all the pieces together) rather than knocking down. Also hinges with removable pins gives you both options if the need ever arises. Cheers! FYI To stow port section of bench, both legs fold under to port. Forward stiffener, along bench front, folds aft against port leg but requires starboard hinge (this is only hinge not concealed from view when erected and needs removable pin) mounted on forward face.
I love your videos and will soon be going to the ocean, but I will hold steadfast to my dreams of a sailboat although watching toyr videos makes me second guess and browse wooden motoryachts as well. Keep up the great work! Thanks!
I believe the Steadfast Beer co. in Albany NY make an IPA. I haven't tried it so can't recommend it yet, but it might make a good BeerOfTheWeek. You might use a couple of dowels to stop the centre section sliding out when in work bench mode, and drill some holes in the barricades to let the rain water run off into the sea.
Hi Peter, this was fun to watch! Your good mood comes well across in the video. What I admire in your project though is how steadfast you are in keeping at it, doing what needs to be done and you find a solution for just about everythng. Stay that steadfast, make your boat steadfast and I’m sure you’ll be able to start your ambitious cruising pretty soon!
Hey Peter, nice workbench! I want to use the word steadfast but am not sure how to use it. Steadfast?, steadfast…steadfast…nope, can’t come up with anything. Dang!
Peter, you remain steadfast in your boat improvements. I love the work bench! I think everyone needs a place to do DIY projects. Keep up the good work.
Love the aft workbench, looks like a fish platform. So much better than ripping stock inside. Only by steadfast determination can we complete our builds while at anchor. I am hoping for a workbench improvement from the companionway area on my ketch, at least the mizzen is there for me to brace myself. A little netting of shade cloth surrounding may work to catch tools and wood bits. Good to see you keeping it out of the water.
Gosh Peter - more fantastic work of really good thinking - esp the multi purpose aspect - Looks good too.. PS I also have a vice (or two) but mine remains secret :-)
Nice work Peter. Consider leaving the rough bench as is and simply building a quarter inch mahogany removable cover that acts as a kind of veneer that you would finish to match the boat. Great channel, been a steadfast follower for years. Cheers - Paul
I can personally recommend the Victron Multiplus inverter chargers, lovely steadfast piece of kit, easy to install and configure, you can run them in parallel for load sharing (or multiphase if you need it), and the interfacing them with other products is rather easy as well.
Holy Cow Peter!! Not sure if it's lens compression, angle of the dangle, optical delusion, or what...but at 16:02 it looks like you're coming in pretty dang close that that bridge piling!! WOW!! (let's not do that...OK??) Hey, another great episode! The workbench turned out awesome, should hold steadfast for working on! CHEERS!
@@braithmiller uh-oh... you're gonna hafta name it now!! 😅 I've been following Peter from the beginning of this channel, and don't remember any close calls Now you've got me curious
Hi Peter. Some strategic hinges and some cutouts should make it flat pack.. Closing the transom door would help to stop the table saw etc getting damp.. and sit your tool boxes on the benches.. Will you keep the popular tools just inside on the starboard.. Closing in the external gaps below the bench might be a good idea to reduce drafts.. It's also useful as a general table.. and makes that area more inviting.. I did wonder a while back about you putting the bench astern of the bulkhead.. I realise the steps are there.. In case you didn't see my comment from a few weeks ago.. may I suggest making the kitchen 'modular' so it could also be moved to astern of the toilet.. I have 2 inverters (not the charger type, square wave) a 350w & 800w at 240v both peak at higher.. the small one I use for charging batteries, phone etc which is more economical.. also if one stopped working.. (I did have a 3rd).. My workshop is in the back cabin astern of the lounge.. a few years ago I replaced the back cabin roof and building in the workshop made such a difference.. Regards Mark and Bella 🐈
Really interesting episode, maybe a good coat of dark stain would look good on the bench. Here's another quote for you that includes the word of the week; "Perhaps there is no more important component of character than steadfast resolution" - Theodore Roosevelt. We've been watching your channel for years and your improvements over the years on M/V Geordie has been inspirational, owing to your resolution to bring her back to like new.
With all the hassles of finding a place to park having to lug a sheet of plywood to and down the dock, having to sneak off and do you noisy work out in the middle of nowhere, please explain to us again the lure of staying at this marina other than being down town?
You are the most entertaining shiprite I've ever seen......great job 👍🍺 You do great work 👍 You could stain your plywood english chest nut 233 on your mobile stern workbench 👍🍷 Whether your a shiprite or not your very talented making your mobile stern work bench 👍
The die is cast,
That bench will last,
It is steadfast,
The dust is past.
Decent😎
OH YES! Awesome as always John.
😂
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast.........," Hebrews 6:19 Amen
I am steadfast with watching Travels with Geordie every week.
Great addition to the boat.
Love it, love it, love it. That's how much I love it Peter.
Being steadfast can allow you to achieve great things.
Terrific steadfast work bench Peter, an inspirational bench mark to all boat restorers.
I love the work bench such a great idea, and who doesn't want a vice ,brilliant.
Best part of my Saturday. A steadfast fan I am.
It always brings back memories of kayaking up and down the Gorge/Inner harbour with my son years ago when you head up that way. Thanks Peter
I'm a steadfast viewer of your channel
Gotta have a solid work bench when working on projects.
Peter... exactly what i needed to day... Geordie, Peter and Carpentry! Thanks for that.
Thank you Dave!
I am 'Steadfast' in my enjoyment of your channel. I am subscribed to several boat refit channels both foreign and domestic.
Currently I live in Pahrump, Nevada not far from 'Area 51'.
I have to admit I haven't been the most steadfast viewer over the years, primarily be3cuase I just found your channel in the last few weeks. But I must say, I thoroughly enjoy your boating acumen and craftsmanship. Its inspiring and I steadfastly promise to be a loyal viewer from now on. God Bless You Geordie and I look forward to the next project! Skoal!
I am a steadfast believer in your project!
I knew you had a vice when you started the beer of the week.
Ha!
Peter. My 13 yo daughter steadfastly refuses to give me back my T shirt you gifted a long time ago she loves it so much and it’s green and matches her schoolhouse colours. She’s doing her bit to promote your great shows. Thanks
Heh, great to hear!
Steadfast! Holdfast,tiefast, boat slow and enjoy, great.
Hello Peter - you are steadfast on the beach that you build. I hole that the beach is up-to-suff on your building career. Cheers.
I just love your ingenuity! You are an engineer at heart and I absolutely Love it! Love it! Love it!!!
I loved your addition of the Ukraine flag behind Geordie.
Thanks Jason.
steadfast and strong. great work
Steadfast work peter. As always. If you make an upmarket version you may be mindful of scratching it which defeats the object. But by all means fill your boots☝️👍
Heh, quite possibly...
Love the Ukrainian Flag. Nicely done Peter.
Thank You
Peter, a possible suggestion for quick mounting the vise… mount it on a piece of plywood with countersunk bolt heads underneath. Make the piece of plywood just big enough so that when you need to use the vise, you can easily clamp the board on to the bench top.
I bolted my anvil vice.. it has a pivot base, average household size.. to a lump of Oak that I had in the firewood pile.. its about 2' x 1' x 1' with a cutout slope so I can turn the handle.. it's reasonably heavy but I will be adding cutouts for clamps.. I use it outside especially when hammering metal etc as I live on a similar size boat.
Great idea!
As usual, a very nice piece of audio and video presentation!
When screwing “end-on” into plywood, my family adds piece of solid wood- 1 x 2, 2 x 2 or 1 x 1 as a corner brace. We also place the plywood so that the company/industry stains/knots are “hidden” away from the working surface. Despite my questionable personal values, I also have three vices in my garage and workshop!
A place to rip and shred
And even glue and thread.
It's there at last
But so steadfast
It's now the aft daybed.
I love it, love it, Love it!
Thank you for letting us use your workbench yesterday!
We've just installed the arch on Pino and it fits perfectly.
It was a pleasure, can’t wait to see it.
Crafty piece of craft work indeed!
You are a very clever man Peter.
Thank you
Great job on the bulkhead. I too see light at the end of the tunnel!
I am a steadfast viewer who is contually impressed by your ingenious projects and how well they fit together and work. Cheers.
Thanks Neil
One tip on the vise attachment. I use 1/4" anchor nuts (the ones with a couple points that dig into the wood on the bottom) for my vise mounting on my workbench. I actually have a couple of spots that I can put the vise with them. That way I simply use my cordless drill with a Robertson bit in it to attach/detach...... and I don't lose the wing nuts as frequently.
Next you'll be looking for where to temporarily mount a smaller version when out crusing! I always wished I'd built a better workbench solution on our sailboat when we were out cruising. In hindsight, 3 years of temporary tables in the cockpit and engine room wasn't the best solution. But make sure it doesn't hold you up from 'getting out there'! I can see it's getting closer!
22:29 To quote Watch Wes Work... 'It's only temporay if it dosn't work' ;-)
Your steadfast resolve is a great asset in this boat rebuild.
I admire your work. My Grandfather was a moral, steadfast individual that was a master carpenter.
I enjoyed your steadfast efforts in making your new workbench. I wish you much success with it
Thanks Tim.
What an absolutely brilliant idea! Peter you have taken a basically unused space and turned it into a fantastic area for you! Absolutely genius idea!
Many thanks!
Love your vision Peter ! You never seize to amaze me ! You can also use your bench as a stand-up bar or add some flip up stools somehow and still be able to walk through the transom to your dinghy . Either way I am sure you will appreciate having the outside work bench . I can't believe you haven't put something through a wheelhouse window yet considering all the work that you have done in there . Great addition to your Monk !
Your steadfast love of life (and your pup) shines through in every episode. Love it, love it, love it!
Thanks Ivar
To quote our Islamic brothers, "Steadfastness is the essence of miracles". Keep at it, Peter, and this old boat will one day be the gem you know it can be.
Fantastic video as usual Peter. Phew that plywood almost went overboard lol. Great outdoor work bench.
Thanks Chris
An excellent addition to the boat which you produced dead fast.😉👍
Thanks Norman
I built a island work bench / kitchen on the back mid deck of our boat out of ( scrap ) semi-matching stainless steel commercial kitchen under counter fridges and wine coolers ( with refrigeration units removed = gaskets heavy hinge stainless steel storage cabinets with doors, tool storage, materials storage waterproof and even insulated, etc.
Cheers! 🍻⛵️
I am a steadfast fan of good work benches. Lots of work holding capabilities is what I really like. Good light is also a plus which being outside should make yours great.
I was betting that something would go in the water during that build but alas I was wrong. I'm a steadfast viewer and love your work. Cheers from Downunder.
I was too...
Great to see your 'steadfast' new bench
patent pending time for your new "Ship Mate" for all those live aboard DIY -ers ... awesome.
Heh, love it!
nice barbecue table
Or bar....
Are you going to build some kind of cover for it, so it doesn't get weathered, etc? I guess you could enclose the back, but that would probably defeat the purpose of having an open area there. I liked how you used the straps to keep it in place. Your creativeness is steadfast (as if our appreciation of your channel)
The bench breaks down for storage and will only be in place for required projects.
Always great to see you are steadfast in your lifestyle and quest to go cruising!
What a Great addition! steadfast bench. Indeed a Bench-mark moment!
Cheers
Mitchell
sv Sonata
SF Bay, California
Great job Peter,certainly better for one’s sanity to have a decent work station.
So true.
Amazing job...! 👊🏼
A vise man does not trust nuts and maintains steadfast. 😁
Put in a catch net when working in case something falls off
I should. The back board will help but not assured.
I have a vice, I have a vice, 21:49 ~ Ok it's at this point I'm trying to guess the word of the week 🤔~ surely it had to be vice - and that vice is ..... drumroll..... beer! or is it power tools or boats hmmm more thought required. I guess I'll have to wait till the end dang it. I've been benched! hahaha - OK so now I'm back to watching and waiting..... steadfast??? that's the word of the week? How on earth am I going to use steadfast in this sentence? Oh wait I already did... Ok well cool, thanks Peter I really like that steadfast bench and I am sure that it will give many seasons of steadfast performance even though it's not mahogany!
Although pricier your inverter problem showed why I prefer battery power tools on the boat. Hold steadfast through winters last gasp and we'll have cruising season soon.
Yes, many tools are cordless, But I still need AC!
Well done Peter, we will, likewise, be steadfast in our loyalty to your channel. I have found that a simple pad of rubber under my vise stops the shocks from transferring to the supporting structure. Be well, cheers, Darryl
Neat idea!
Steadfast. There, I said it!
Oh what a brain you are, Excellent!
Your practical creativity (if I can call it that) never ceases to amaze. Awesome workbench! ~Cheers, Rob
On your steadfast steady bench instead of hanger bolts you might consider using hinges as corner fasteners to fold to stow (keeps all the pieces together) rather than knocking down. Also hinges with removable pins gives you both options if the need ever arises. Cheers!
FYI To stow port section of bench, both legs fold under to port. Forward stiffener, along bench front, folds aft against port leg but requires starboard hinge (this is only hinge not concealed from view when erected and needs removable pin) mounted on forward face.
I love your videos and will soon be going to the ocean, but I will hold steadfast to my dreams of a sailboat although watching toyr videos makes me second guess and browse wooden motoryachts as well. Keep up the great work! Thanks!
They have some advantages...
Fuel economy. But less room to move about. No room for a great workbench.... Its definitely a trade off.
Love the new steadfast workbench! I weirdly enough take photos of workbenches I like and plan to build. Yours is one of those on my list now!
Make the ends fold flat. Hinges, or pocket cabinet hinges.
I believe the Steadfast Beer co. in Albany NY make an IPA. I haven't tried it so can't recommend it yet, but it might make a good BeerOfTheWeek.
You might use a couple of dowels to stop the centre section sliding out when in work bench mode,
and drill some holes in the barricades to let the rain water run off into the sea.
Dowels, screws, what's in a name...
Barricades = Fid or Fiddles..
That’s a cracking bench Peter, well done. 👍
Hi Peter, this was fun to watch! Your good mood comes well across in the video.
What I admire in your project though is how steadfast you are in keeping at it, doing what needs to be done and you find a solution for just about everythng.
Stay that steadfast, make your boat steadfast and I’m sure you’ll be able to start your ambitious cruising pretty soon!
Thanks so much.
Hey Peter, nice workbench! I want to use the word steadfast but am not sure how to use it. Steadfast?, steadfast…steadfast…nope, can’t come up with anything. Dang!
I like it, I like it. Stay healthy and we'll see you next week.
Steadfast in your woodworking efforts, that's a very handy bench great idea.
Peter, you remain steadfast in your boat improvements. I love the work bench! I think everyone needs a place to do DIY projects. Keep up the good work.
Steadfast subscriber!
Love the aft workbench, looks like a fish platform. So much better than ripping stock inside. Only by steadfast determination can we complete our builds while at anchor. I am hoping for a workbench improvement from the companionway area on my ketch, at least the mizzen is there for me to brace myself. A little netting of shade cloth surrounding may work to catch tools and wood bits. Good to see you keeping it out of the water.
Gosh Peter - more fantastic work of really good thinking - esp the multi purpose aspect - Looks good too.. PS I also have a vice (or two) but mine remains secret :-)
Nice cruiding and great job again. Very thougtrhrough everyting😃
Nice work Peter. Consider leaving the rough bench as is and simply building a quarter inch mahogany removable cover that acts as a kind of veneer that you would finish to match the boat. Great channel, been a steadfast follower for years. Cheers - Paul
Or for when it serves as the bar!
@@TravelsWithGeordie The very best use indeed!!
I can personally recommend the Victron Multiplus inverter chargers, lovely steadfast piece of kit, easy to install and configure, you can run them in parallel for load sharing (or multiphase if you need it), and the interfacing them with other products is rather easy as well.
Yes, I hear they're awesome.
Thought that steadfast would be a good name for your land rover ,for starting after being left so long!
Hmmmmm...
Hi Peter. Where are you going to store that bench ? I guess it's eazy to put it steadfast back together when needed.
It breaks down and will fit under my bed.
@@TravelsWithGeordie
... but you have everything else under there... 🐱 ...
A steadfast benchmark!
Holy Cow Peter!!
Not sure if it's lens compression, angle of the dangle, optical delusion, or what...but at 16:02 it looks like you're coming in pretty dang close that that bridge piling!! WOW!!
(let's not do that...OK??)
Hey, another great episode! The workbench turned out awesome, should hold steadfast for working on!
CHEERS!
For a closer call there was a prior piloting not to be named. Optical Delusion, I like it.
@@braithmiller uh-oh...
you're gonna hafta name it now!! 😅
I've been following Peter from the beginning of this channel, and don't remember any close calls
Now you've got me curious
@@53Peterbilt she swings the rear before clearing...
Heh, yes, that was close.
Nice new bar top ehem I mean work bench
but can you fit a beer keg underneath it?
A couple!
Hi Peter.
Some strategic hinges and some cutouts should make it flat pack..
Closing the transom door would help to stop the table saw etc getting damp..
and sit your tool boxes on the benches.. Will you keep the popular tools just inside on the starboard..
Closing in the external gaps below the bench might be a good idea to reduce drafts..
It's also useful as a general table.. and makes that area more inviting..
I did wonder a while back about you putting the bench astern of the bulkhead.. I realise the steps are there..
In case you didn't see my comment from a few weeks ago.. may I suggest making the kitchen 'modular' so it could also be moved to astern of the toilet..
I have 2 inverters (not the charger type, square wave) a 350w & 800w at 240v both peak at higher.. the small one I use for charging batteries, phone etc which is more economical.. also if one stopped working..
(I did have a 3rd)..
My workshop is in the back cabin astern of the lounge.. a few years ago I replaced the back cabin roof and building in the workshop made such a difference..
Regards Mark and Bella 🐈
Lot's of awesome stuff there, thanks.
I would have thought the table saw and router table would be installed flush with the new work bench. Very nice any way. 🇺🇸🇱🇹
I think you are really building a bar top or canarville wagon on the water
Caught me
Steadfast!
Thinking out of the box. Well done. God Bless.
Will your bilge now be inundated from the roof/bench runoff Peter?
Steadfast reminds me of the Boys Brigade...isn't it their motto?😏
Cockpit sole improvements are urgent!
Really interesting episode, maybe a good coat of dark stain would look good on the bench. Here's another quote for you that includes the word of the week; "Perhaps there is no more important component of character than steadfast resolution" - Theodore Roosevelt. We've been watching your channel for years and your improvements over the years on M/V Geordie has been inspirational, owing to your resolution to bring her back to like new.
Fuck Roosevelt! What he did to us in the war is unforgivable! (UK)
With all the hassles of finding a place to park having to lug a sheet of plywood to and down the dock, having to sneak off and do you noisy work out in the middle of nowhere, please explain to us again the lure of staying at this marina other than being down town?
Mainly because it was a slum.
Any other cool boats in the area?
Lots, tour coming.
Thanks for another episode, Peter!
You are the most entertaining shiprite I've ever seen......great job 👍🍺
You do great work 👍
You could stain your plywood english chest nut 233 on your mobile stern workbench 👍🍷
Whether your a shiprite or not your very talented making your mobile stern work bench 👍
Can you mount the vise underneath and flip the panel over when you need it?
Hmmmmmmm.....
Since you're not using it at present, is it an idle vise... idle vise..?
Ha!
If its a job worth doing its worth doing steadfast!?